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Huge Question...PLEASE HELP.... :)
OK. So, I'm having some great success with my weight loss already after finally being at the right daily calories. My daily is 2300 which includes my exercise/activity. I do log my exercise, just so I know I'm getting 500-and-up in calorie burn. So, my question....I'm getting as close to 2300 as possible, but I'm seeing…
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RE: Down 22 lbs and stuck...Please help!
I'm asking this for my hubby who is also doing MFP. He's done awesome by losing 22 lbs since June 24. He told me today that he's been stuck though at 22lbs for a week or two. His daily is 2600 and he has a "walking" active job as his workout. His macros are all legit, going over on fat occasionally and over on protein…
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Help with understanding this stuff.
OK. I was at 1700 on my daily calories or BMR, I exercise 6 X a week and burn anywhere from 500-800 calories. I was eating some of my exercise calories back (about 200). I had some loss in both weight and inches, until the last three weeks. My TDEE was around 2600 (but I did extreme exercise since I said I worked out 6-7…
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RE: Net Calories and Losing Weight?
Sorry, to probably ask a question that has probably been asked over and over. My BMR is 1700 and I exercise aiming for at least for 500 calories burned a day....today's was 468. The past couple of weeks, I haven't had any loss in weight. Actually two weeks ago, pre-cycle it was a 4 lbs gain which didn't really return back…
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TDEE and BMR Help Please!?
OK. So, I have had no weight loss for two weeks...but I'm not too worried. I did gain 4 lbs my last weigh in and I thought it was water weight, but having not lost it...I guess its weight gain. Still not too upset. I have a huge question though as I've seen others posts on here. I'm confused. My TDEE is 2675 because I…
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RE: Fat % of Daily Calories
Hi everyone. I've been doing MFP for about two months and have been doing the P90X challenge. I've lost about 15 lbs and some inches...so you could say I've had success. My question though, I find it tough to be around my calories without going over on either fat or carbs. I think I'm set at 20 % fat and 40% carb and 40%…
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Logging a cheat day...or meal...Is it really worth the time
LOL! So, I gave into my "cheat meal". I call it a cheat meal because me and the family ate at our favorite chinese/japanese buffet. I did make wise decisions, however the calories and sodium added up fast. I have the majority of my foods logged, but feel like a cheat day is a cheat day. I'm planning on working out today…
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P90X Yoga X Question?!
OK. I'm curious to how most people are getting a burn of 500 or over doing Yoga X for 1 hour and and 1/2. Yes. It is a long workout, but yoga. I'm fit, but I'm only burning 300 or so at my best burn day. I'm looking to increase to a better burn, but don't know if its possible??! I'm trying to monitor my breathing to help…
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The Great Sodium Debate...Just a Thought??!
So, I've been wondering since being on MFP, I've noticed a lot of people saying that they eat "clean". However, how do you refer to eating clean when you eat something like a cereal out of a box or lunch meat (turkey) out of a box also? I try to eat "semi' clean...lol! Yes, I eat the lean cuisine and the smart ones...only…
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Is a Cheat meal better than a Cheat day?
OK. So, I tried to put into my diary all the food I splurged on at a chinese/japanese buffet I went to for lunch today. I haven't eaten out like this for about a month. I do try to make smarter decisions, despite a buffet not overall being a smart choice. So, my question...do any of you have cheat days or cheat meals? Do…
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Birthday Cake Help!!!
Saturday is my son's 4th birthday. Its not a huge deal that I get a piece of cake, but it would be nice to get a little since I'll be experimenting with a healthier version of it. Just wanted to ask a few questions here. He wants a spice cake. I thought about either doing a soda pop addition in place of the eggs and oil it…
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Looking For More Responses this Time (Sodium???
Ok. So, I've been doing MFP for a few weeks faithfully. I'm also doing a P90X 90 day challenge on the side. Things are going fine, but just recently I was asked to turn on the "sodium" setting on my MFP diary so that my "coach" could see what I was really eating. The shocking reality is that I was going over my sodium…
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RE: sodium/prepackaged/processed foods.
I've had a lot of success the past two years losing 60lbs. Mainly, I've learned its portion control and not eating a lot of junk. Finding MFP, and doing my current fitness challenge of P90X have been a GOD send. I'm seeing new results and ones I love. However, I'm concerned with the sodium amounts in my food. I'm able to…
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TDEE?
I'm still kind of a newbie. I read the threads, but feel like getting other people's information in more logical terms or down to Earth for me, than I may understand it a bit. When I signed up on MFP, it was recommended that I eat 1200 calories, however I am starving on that and need more. I am doing P90X and used…
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Newbie...Read Threads and Still Kind of Confused...
Hi all! I've lost 60lbs since June 2010, 10lbs of which has been on MFP. I'm in a P90X Challenge and in my second week of it currently. I'm definitely losing inches, but weight is not 1-2lbs this last week. My daily allowance for what I'm doing is 1700 per beachbody website. Currently, I'm burning 500-800 on average a day…
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Rest Days?!
Hello P90X challenge people! I have a problem. Yesterday, I finally bought a strap HRM and so far I love it! As most of you know, I have been struggling with my wrist HRM for a while. Well, today is day 7 for me of my first week of P90X. I know it is either a REST or STRETCH X day. However, I want to workout. LOL! I'm also…
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P90X LEAN???
All those people out there doing P90X, could you explain to me what P90X LEAN is? I'm doing it and just completed my first week. I've just been adding another workout besides the P90X workout for my day. I do running/jogging or zumba. Is this correct?
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Target Heart Rate....Problems....UGH!
OK. So, I'm a pretty avid workout person. Basically, I LOVE working out! I workout generally 6X a week, sometimes 7, but that extra day is like a slower Zumba or a walk, maybe even yoga. Well, I am struggling with keeping my heart rate in its 85% zone. I break a good sweat and everything, but find myself constantly in the…
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Do you workout everyday?
Hey everyone! I love working out or just having some kind of burn everyday. I'm currently do the P90X challenge and on day 7, which is REST or Stretch. I hate that...lol. I was thinking of doing some Zumba or jogging. I won't do anything massive like working any particular upper or lower part with strength training or…
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Cardio Question?
Ok peeps! I did the P90X Legs/Back and ABS Ripper Thursday. I broke a pretty descent sweat and felt like I was actually "working out". As you all know...still figuring out my stupid HRM and it wasn't calculating right. Someone on here...not our group, but in another post told me it is not cardio, the workout. WTH! I'm not…
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What type of HRM do you use?
I bought a wrist New Balance HRM about 6 mos ago and it was "OK" to get me through. I know it was somewhat right, but its had its ups and down. For example today, I did my P90X Legs/Back with ABS Ripper workout and it said I burned 180 calories in 81 min. WTH! Completely wrong! I was out of breath, sweaty beyond…
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Question Weights/ABS Cardio?
Hi everyone. I'm a little new to this MFP and calories....lol. I'm logging my exercise of course, and wondered how you log the P90X ARMS/SHOULDER and ABS Ripper for example. There is a sweat, but not extreme. My HRM is horrible. Is this calisthentic (spelling)? Do you log as cardio? Thanks Michelle
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Hate Fat Calories!
So, I thought I ate well for breakfast this morning, but I almost used my daily allowance of fat. Doesn't help eating ground Italian sausage for breakfast even it it's a half a cup. Grrrh! Does this ever happen to you...?
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Fitness Database and Heart Rate Monitor Issues
Hello everyone. I wanted to ask everyone their experience in using either a HRM or the fitness database on here. I have a New Balance wrist HRM. It is fairly new (3-6mos old). I think it works well, but at times can be "really" under the calories burned, for instance if I am walking briskly outside, pulling my two kids…
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New Here and Just a Few Questions.
Hello. I have been on my weight loss journey for two years and have lost 58lbs to date. My goal is a healthy BMI and to finally feel good in my own skin. I just faithfully started MFP a week ago. I've been logging my nutrition and exercise since. Initially, I lost 5 lbs within a few days. I'm a heavy water retention…
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For Real this Time Around....Hello Everyone!
Hi everyone. I have been a member of the site for a while, but never really logged anything. I hate the tedious work, especially when it's hard to figure out when you go out for a dinner treat or something. UGH. Here is a little about me. I'm 39 and have been doing the weight loss journey for two years now. I officially…
